Curse when looks. And because of that curse, a shopkeeper from Tehran, Iran has lost his livelihood. He bears a striking resemblance to Iran's arch-enemy, Benjamin Netanyahu. The problem is precisely because of that. Recently, the picture and video of that elder has gone viral on social media. After that, the person is in trouble. The common people of Iran have started boycotting him because of his alliance with the enemy. Business is booming.
According to Iranian media reports, the man owns a dry fruit, nut and misti shop in Tehran. Recently a video of him went viral. Where he is seen sitting behind the scales inside the shop. Netizens noticed a striking resemblance to Netanyahu in his facial features, hairstyle and mannerisms. After that, netizens started trying to find the shopkeeper and his shop.
'From the seat of power to behind the shop counter' Netanyahu lookalike in Iran says he 'left because they weren't paying wages over there'
— RT (@RT_com) November 13, 2026
Although initially the video was just a matter of jokes and laughter, the situation gradually turned into something serious. Netizens called for a boycott of the shop due to its resemblance to the 'enemy' Netanyahu. The consequences are dire. The number of customers in his shop decreases. The business of the businessman has been seriously affected due to the online controversy. It is known that the businessman is upset after the whole incident.
Netanyahu Lookalike in Trouble! An Iranian man named Abbas Ghaderi has become a social media sensation because of his striking resemblance to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports circulating online claim that the Iranian shopkeeper has faced a boycott, with customers refusing to visit his business because of his resemblance to Netanyahu, reportedly costing him his livelihood.
— Sameh Ahmed (@PalPress24) November 10, 2026
Although the video that went viral on social media has not verified the authenticity of the news. Even the identity of the shopkeeper, the address of his shop or the veracity of the claims made about him are not clear. But the Iranian businessman who looks like Netanyahu is now viral on social media. It should be noted that after a long period of tension, Israel joined hands with America and attacked Iran. Because of this war, the people there are angry with the two countries, America and Israel. Due to the similarity of appearance with Netanyahu, the serious fire of political and military conflict came to the life of that businessman in Tehran.